February 27, 2012 by CC • Commentary

CNBC U.S. stock index futures were lower Monday, tracking losses in European shares, after the G20 told Europe over the weekend it must commit mor ecapital to fight the debt crisis before seeking more help. …

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February 24, 2012 by Dan • Commentary

Here’s a preview of what I’ll be discussing on Options Action tonight at 5pm. Cat has basically traded in lock step with crude over the last 2 years but last summer, while CAT was making …

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February 24, 2012 by CC • Commentary

CNBC JC Penney [JCP  41.93    0.33  (+0.79%)   ]gained after the clothing retailer reported earnings that topped estimates. Gap [GPS  23.52    0.54  (+2.35%)   ] slipped after the retailer reported a 40 percent …

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February 24, 2012 by Dan • Commentary

MorningWord: 2/24/12:  This market just won’t stay down, kind of reminds me of the end of ROCKY I where Apollo Creed is just battering a bloodied and defiant Italian Stallion and he just won’t stay …

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February 23, 2012 by Dan • Commentary

MorningWord: 2/23/12: World equity markets are calm, showing little signs of panic as they appear to back and fill a bit near 7 month highs……..except for a few like Gold approaching 4 month highs, oil making almost 10 …

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February 22, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Some news on the Volatility ETN front the other day as Credit Suisse announced they are suspending furthur issuances in their TVIX product, a double long VIX short-term futures. From the press release: NEW YORK, …

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